LOCAL & GENERAL.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2908, 17 December 1895, Page 2

LOCAL & GENERAL.

Gkkaldine Stock Sale. — The usual fortnightly sale of stock takes place at Geraldine to-morrow. A number of will be found in our advertising columns. Sinri'un Home.—By the lonic Mr J. 0. Haywarrl, of Featherston, shipper! to London hi-i stallion Derringer, by Musket—liowtje. New M.L.C/s.—ivfr J\ C >r kwri b r ht. of Marton, is one of the late app«i#teeo . to tuo Legislative Council. His name was neat, dentally omitted from the li t given iu our last issue. Timaiiu IIAB.i}OK.--Mr Napier Bell arrived in. Timaru on Saturday, and a special meeting of tie Timnru Horuor Board wilj be i old on Thunlay to met Messrs Bell nnd Maxwell, who are to report on the ehiugle question. Ballance Memouial.—A Wellington telegram says ;—The model of the Ballance Momorial, prepared by the jontraefcor, Mr Helver, is ready for shipment to Italy. The Premier. Mr Carroll, and others, inspected it on Thursday, and pointed out one or two trifling alterations whieh will make the model cmir.e ltly fatisfactory.

Temuka Rifles. —Members are reminded that the annual muster parade will be held to-morrow evening in the Drill Shed, at half-past 7 o’clock. Any member not able to attend must send in his arms and accoutrements for inspection. Important notices re volunteers knowing of Government property out. and having Martini rifles, appear in the advertisement. Ministry of Son q. —Tomorro w (Wednesday) at 7.30,'p.m. a bright musical service will be held in the Temuka Presbyterian Church by Mr D, Wright, whose visit to this district is coming to a close. Miss Wright (contralto) will sing several sacred songs, including " The Better Land.” Mr Wright will also sing, and the choir will take part. There will be twelve musical items. Elsewhere this service has been greatly appreciated. Admission will be free, but a collection will be made at the close. Sale of Japanese Goods.— ln oar advertising columns, under the heading of “ Wonders from Wonderland,” Messrs Glasson & Go. announce a monster sale of two great consignments of goods direct from Japan, on Wednesday (and Thursday if necessary), at Timaru. The articles to be sold are so many that we cannot attempt to enumerate them, but they include some beautiful screens, bamboo furniture, choice basketware, lovely tea sets, unique tea pots, etc. They will be on view today. The coaches run on Wednesday, and as the sale is an unreserved one it will without doubt attract buyers from all parts. Farewell Banquet. —Mr R. A. Chisholm, manager of the Timaru branch of the Bank of New Zealand for 33 years, and who has been promoted to the management of the Invercargill branch, was entertained at a farewell banquet and presented with a purse of sovereigns, on Friday evening, at which forty-five persons were present. In reply to toasts speeches were made by Messrs R. A. Chisholm, T. Teschemaker, D. McLaren, M. Jonas, J. W. White, Arthur Perry, John Jacksen, G. B. Bullock, Sledman, C. Bourn, I. L Morris, W. Priest, G. F. Clulee, and J. T. Birch. A very pleasant and harmonious evening was spent. Canterbury Land Board. — The Canterbury Land Board held a meeting at the County Council offices, Fairlie, on Thursday, for the purpose of hearing evidence of lessees of Crown Lands in support of their applications for relief under “ The Pastoral I’enants Relief Act.” The following memaers of the board were present:—Messrs J. W, A. Marchant (Commissioner of Crown Lands), D. McMillan, A. C. Pringle, and the Hon. W. C. Walker. Mr O’Callaghan, Crown Linds Ranger, was also in attendance. The meeting was held in committee. A considerable number of settlers came to attend the meeting, and the township presented a busy appearance during the day. The meeting lasted until a late hour in the evening, and was continued on Friday. Re J. M. Naughton.— Acting as clerk of the District Court at Timaru in the absence of the Judge, Mr T. Howley on Friday heard an application by Mr Raymond. on behalf of Messrs Guinness & Le Cren, to have John Murray Naughton, of Smith field, farmer, declared bankrupt. Evidence was given that Naughton owes the firm over £l2O, that he disappeared from Timaru on November 30th ; that some clothes were found on the beach supposed to be his, but were not his; and that he was not to be found in South Canterbury. Affidavits were put in to show that there was reason to believe that Naughton left Timaru by the s.s. Omapere on the evening of November 30th. A warrant for Naughton’s arrest as a fraudulent i solvent has been current for some days now. The Premier Cross Examined.— The Wellington Post of Thursday has the following paragraph :—“The cross examination of the Premier by Mr Hutchison and Mr Jones afforded some amusement to the habitues of the Midland Railway Arbitration Court yesterday afternoon and this morning. It was expected that it would last all day, but this morning sufficed apparently to convince counsel that th re was little to be made out of it. It savoured much of the story of the man who “captured” a prisoner, but who was unable to return to camp because the “ prisoner ” would neither go with him nor lot him go. It was very difficult at times to say whether counsel was cross-examining Mr Seddou or Mr Seddou was cross-examining counsel.”

What Thky Do. —ln a leading English musical trade journal, under the heading “ The World’s Output of Pianos ” Che following figures are found: —The great London firm of John Brinsmead & Socs send away from their well-equipped workshops over 2,000 pianos every year. A.nd another English piano firm, whose turnover represents as many thousands of the universal household instrument, are Collard Sc Collard. With pianos from two au;h leading makes to seleet from at Bhgg Sc Co.’s Music Saloon, next Theatre, Timaru. why not select one at once on the easy hire purchase system '! Call and see them. — [Advt.] At Gisborne the body of Miss Palethorpe has been recovered. At the inquest a verdict was returned that deceased had been accidentally drowned whilst bathiug, SYNOPSIS OF ADVERTISEMENTS. Wahoo—Cure for indigestion, Temuka Rifles members of corps.

Temuka Presbyterian Church—‘‘Ministry of Song ” to-morrow evening, Olasson Sc Co.—Gigantic sale of Japanese goods on Wednesday next. Davies Sc Murphy—Notice to housekeepers, present and prospective. Littlejohn, Timaru Manufacturing Confectioner —Intends to open in Temuka on Saturday next. W. Ferrier —Notice re Ferrier’s Pocket Album, containing 21 views of Timaru and district; also new Christmas cards ; marvel of cheapness.